Crystal River current., 1887-05-07

would be careful to say so, too, for
people rarely insist upon ones proving
that So-and-so is his kim; and if any
body was still dubious you could be
justly indignant because your word was
doubted.
Il think il I buy one of them
would like to have the other to keep
him company; he might feel lonesome
SO entirely out of his element. What
will you take for the two?" asked Jen-
nings, seriously.
Cabot looked fixedly at him for an
instant; then, seeing that he was in
earnest, answered:
'Oh, I'll not jew you in this trade.
I'll be grateful il you will give me a
hundred thousand for the two of 'em-
the old Colonel and the Judge"
Are you sure that will satisfy you?
Suppose say hundred and twenty
five for the two?''
THAT will suit me still better. of
course" said Cabot, aloud. To him.
self he added: 1.-The fellow is bigger
muff than l thought. However, he is a
that they are his kinsmen, just to see
how many gullible fools there are in the
world"
How will you have the money? In
bonds or real estate?' asked Jennings,
.'or happy combination of both?'
IF you are really in earnest, would
prefer little of BOTH"
meet me at the Suffolk Bank to-
morrow. at ten. and will turn the tin
over to you. 1t is an hour that will
suit you. l suppose. as you are man
of leisurep"
The hour and the whole tenor of the
proposition suited Cabot to a nicely; SO
the next day the transfer was made,
Jennings receiving. in lieu of a given
sum of money, a receipt for ''all right
and title to the possession of the late
Colonel Henry Cabot and the late
Judge Frederic Cabot formerly the
possession of Edgar Cabot, and to all
honors, rank, glory, ETC.. which may
accrue from the ownership of the
same"
A few days later Cabot proposed the
name of Maxwell as a member of the
very exclusive West End club to which
he belonged. At this proposition there
was some demur, and Cabot quietly said
to one of the objectors:
Il know what you fellows are think
ing of. You fancy that Max has moth
ing but his money to back him for adj
mittance here. but you are mistaken. l
happen to know-kn0tD, mind YOU
that he can claim lawful ownership in
his excellency, the late Judge Cabot.
He has papers in his possession which
Are you sure?' was the amazed in
quiry.
II am. have seen the document to
which refer"
at must have been on his mothers
side If there was such relationship"
Ibid you ever hear of my aunt.
Letitia, who disappeared so mysterious
lyP"
II thought she committed suicide?"
"Some Of us Cabots are such lunatics
that we think suicide preferable to
naesalliance,' replied Cabot, signif-
icantly.
So the story went around that Max
Jennings had just discovered that he
was a descendant of the old Cabot fam
lily, and when his name was proposed
for election there was not single black
ball against him. He was accordingly
notified that no was duly elected a
member of the Miles Standish Club.
As soon as Jennings received this no.
tification he hastened to the Reception
VI 0hAu CAuUs anu CAPA0inCN
the whole matter to them. Whereat,
pleased with his frankness. and highly
amused at the absurdity of the transac-
ton, the club. at its last meeting, unan-
imously elected him IL member ION his
own merits, and not those of his sup
Positions ancestors;" and also, equally
unanimously. dropped from its roll the
name of Edgar Cabot, IA man who
could sell his grandfather not being
worthy of the noble name of Miles
Standish Brother" was the verdict.
Dr. Randall, in common with most
of the sons of the first settlers, was
member of this same club. SO he natur-
ally told his wife about the transaction
between Cabot and Jennings. She
answered.:
II am sure it evinccs very proper
feeling on Mr.. Jennings part to want
a grandfather; but surely he must have
known such sale was impossible.
What better off is he for the nominal
ownership of Judge Cabotp" Does it
give him any of the Cabot virtues?'
HAS the actual ownership of such
grandfather given Edgar Cabot any of
those virtuesp Do you think the Judge
has much to be proud of in such an
heirP" asked her husband.
you know. my dear. I never had
any love for Edgar Cabot. and I have
still less for him now. Do you suppose
that Mr.. Jennings had any idea that
this purchase would enhance his value
in our eyes? He has certainly been
very attentive to Olive lately. and I
have feared that she liked him too
well.''
THAT will never dor exclaimed the
doctor, emphatically. II cannot have
one of my girls marry the SON of that
old Tom Jennings. most disreputable
old creature who possessed but one vir-
tue, that of generosity. SO far l as can
hear. No. no; that must not be! l
have nothing against Max Jennings
himself. but, ..blood will tell you
know"
SEAS II hoe dnne in the case of Ed